The primary humpback whale of the season was seen on October ninth off the southwest coast of Kauai! In line with The Backyard Island newspaper, two totally different tour boats reported seeing this early arrival.
Although this primary humpback is now swimming across the Hawaiian Islands, the true season for humpback whale watching doesn’t begin till December-ish. That being mentioned, with one whale already seen, extra could also be on the market. So do hold your eyes peeled in case you are visiting anytime quickly.
Consultants estimate that it takes 4 to 6 weeks for a humpback whale to swim from Alaska to Hawaii. So, extra whales are more than likely making their journey for his or her winter birthing and breeding season.
When is the very best time to search for humpback whales in Hawaii?
We created the next chart to indicate which months you’re more than likely to see humpback whales. January, February and March are the height months.
Maybe we must always have a mini or solo whale on the chart for October as just a few of us in Kauai have seen a whale this yr. Nevertheless, we’ve been to Hawaii in October many instances and although we search for whales, we’ve by no means seen one in October.
The place are the very best locations in Hawaii to search for humpback whales?
The place you’re searching for humpback whales additionally components into how doubtless you will note whales. The next chart from NOAA reveals the areas of every Hawaiian Island the place whales are seen most frequently.
For extra suggestions and insights, see our article on when and where to see humpback whales in Hawaii.
Whale watching is tremendous addictive and mesmerizing. We completely like it!
14th annual first humpback whale sighting contest winners
Congratulations to our two winners for this yr’s contest to guess the primary sighting! Joyce and Sandra each guessed October ninth. Properly accomplished girls!
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Will you be whale watching in Hawaii this season?
